Vaunted notes and local sights from Courier era
Readable fragments note communications in Virginia City and Gardnerville. Mentions tours through Lake Tahoe region, clergy, merchants, and officials like Henry Kind appointed Eureka county commissioner. Reports on Davis and Furrer fireworks, Best & Telcher Mining, and local land allotments. Mentions fruit sale, new perfumes in town, and brick building renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Parreets
Henry Kind
Eureka County
Comstedte Ore Discovery Shocks Con. Virginia Rail Region
The Comstedte reports a new ore discovery in Con. Virginia that could boost mining for over a decade. Manager Kuss notes ore from the track floor suggesting ore from seams may improve quality, with ore grades and future value uncertain as operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstedte
Virginia Givens
Virginia
Comstock
Indies
Amd
Kuss
Vista Alyig
Race plans stir town as rumors swirl in fourth of Tut era
Local chatter centers on race preparations and potential backers in the city. Promoters promise an event with surprises and lively crowds while residents weigh bets and the future of the races.
McEwen Becomes Editor of North American
The Bulletin notes Arthur McEwen is named editor in chief of John Wanamaker’s North American, Philadelphia. He has not worked daily papers recently, having left the New York Journal and written for magazines. He now has absolute control and is expected to make a national impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World
Pacific Coast
Arthur McEwen
John Waenamaker
The
North Americso
Philldelphia
McEwen
New York Journal
Fires in two structures halted by quick action yesterday
Amid high winds two separate fires broke out yesterday afternoon. In Frank Hill's outbuilding bedding flames were rushed out and the blaze contained with little damage. Shortly after Gorlock last evening an alarm sounded for a blaze at Frank McCullough's residence, extinguished promptly with minimal damage. No injuries or further damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hills
Coutout
Gorlock
Frank McCullough
Accident at the Flume injures three Chinamen in debris
A freight fume removal near Towo yesterday caused a pot tion to fall burying a Chinaman who was rescued unconscious and revived by Dr. Lee. He remains bruised but expected to recover. Two other Chinamen were shaken and bruised in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towo
Lee
Carsor Athlete Club Meeting At Gymnasium
Notice announces a Carsor Athlete Club gathering at the gymnasium on Monday evening to perfect arrangements for the Fourth. Attendance requested. Loess Mowers, President Ni Kaisa, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carsor
Gymussium
Tor Quested
Loess Mowers
North End Dominates Relays at Local Race Meet
Yesterday's races drew a large crowd as North End boys won the relay race by a length. Carter eftic North End led the quarter mile, finishing in 29.7 seconds for one mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westentis
North End
Cartereftic
Funeral for Michael Smith to be held June 26 at Hapire
Funeral notice states the late Michael Smith will be buried Monday June 26 at 2 p.m. from his residence in Hapire with interment at Carson Cemetery. WOR SALE Five corner lots in the eastern part of town. Inquire of Mrs. M Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Smith
Hapire
Carson
Gravity Hoist Exhibition at Hell's Store Demonstrates Working Model
ALO Peet demonstrates a gravity hoist with a working model showing power from a descending loaded car driving a brake regulated ascent of an empty car. The mechanism uses a shaft, incline, and gear to transfer motion, with potential safety and efficiency implications discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alo Peet
Hell's Store
Dell & Works
General Clarke Improvin The Long Battle Stag From Illness
The report notes the patient, likely General Clarke, showing improvement after a period of serious illness. He experienced chest pain briefly but recovered enough to be idle to term and talk at times. Vital signs indicate a normal pulse and much improved temperature, though he remains weak and hazards persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zener Malka
Aaster
Giltyad Horne
Witter
Lewie Street
Tim
Interior secretary sets funds for state agricultural colleges
Secretary Hitchcock apportions Morrill Act funds for the next fiscal year. Utah Idaho Wyoming and Nevada will receive 325,000, an increase of 1,000 over the current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Nevada
Twins Born In Careon Valley As Wage War Rises
In Careon Valley on June 22, 1899 a son and a daughter were born to the wife of Pritz Hoylie. Douglas county ranchers wage dispute spreads, with one raising farm help to 91.60 a day and neighbors reacting. Various notices offer employment and instruction in languages by Prof Warfel, with inquiries at Miss Cavanaughs King Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Careon Valley
Pritz Hoylie
Douglas County
Special Sale for Next Ten Days at Local Grocer
A fragmented notice advertises a special ten day sale featuring assorted items including corn meal and sardines. It notes general store offerings on King Street with items priced per foot and mentions cash and carry terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho & Loor
G&s
Axle
PCO
Cash Grovery
King Street
Removal Sale Sparks Bargain Bonanza Across Town
Fragmented ad style notice lists closures and discounts on millinery, silks, pianos, cigars, fishing gear, and various goods and services. It mentions clearance dates, locations like Carson and San Francisco price references, and several vendors such as S B Cohen, W P Stewart, Steinway dealers, and Davis & Farrer. Numerous product lines appear including hats, fabrics, plumbing, and musical instruments amid a general sale push.
Constipation Cure Promoted by Nevada Store Ad
An old newspaper ad touts Karls Clavee Hoot Tea as a remedy for constipation and headaches, claiming price 24 ets and refund if not effective. It notes per side a Nevada Prag Store as the seller and promises money back if results are unsatisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Prag
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the Morning Appeal
Eastern Advertising
Teneple Court Building
New York City
Katz
Meteorological Report
Department OF Agriculte KR
Carson City
Nev
Lool Weather Bureau
Neui
Forrcas
Pokeronay Showers
Mie
Roy Crowell
Departeal Fur Apace
Eromiere Béyte Erie
Tiseede
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Desmond
Danie Conrstoc
H.R
Peter Heltman
Gardnerville
Did
Lake ‘Veboe
Mise Olive Gill
Phureday
Quincy
Cal
James Ardery
Virginia City
A. M. Ardery
This City
Considine
Virginia Report
Davis and Furrer’s
Best & Telcher Mining Company
Wih
Geo. Tyrrel
Washoe Valley
Sam Colin
Wanamaker & Brown
Steve Belli
Henry Tiellwinkle
Duke of Geno
Johnny Myers Newsplace
Ay Waauer
Loopy
Bessemer
Michitas
Mda
Lincoln
Boulder Hill
Alpine County
Peter Curtz
Musser
Lewis
Roya Baking
Bali
le Dove
McEwen All Right
Ni Kaisa
Clarke Improvin
Agricultural Colleges
Manila
Tradt
Willian FE
Mason
Republic
Eurpire
Hansen
Colin
Teleove
Wisw
Wilt
Ayia
Prigler
St. Cortland Ny
Albanien
Mrs. K. Know
C. W. Friend
Inay
S. B .Cohen's
W. P. Stewart
Plano and Tran
Steinmete” Drug Store
Steinway & Soos
Echo Or
Exchange Widaw Ferns
Sin Praneico
OW. Priends
Limerick
Aberdeen
Irliste
Ater
Davis & Farrer’s
Ak Kelly
Tatesees
Arlington Block
Nie Nest Wickel
Wheat Davis and Barrer’s
Fors
Burlington i
Popelar
Yanni
Pm Poon
Prives
GEO. Gilson
Walsh & Wylie
Miss Taylor
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